Local Obituaries for Families in Centuria, WI
Roger F. Siefert
Aug 5, 2023
Roger was born on September 27, 1937, to Harry and Gladys Siefert in Graceville, MN. He was raised in Hibbing, MN, and graduated from Hibbing High School in 1955. Roger went on to join the Navy and served from 1955-58.
Roger married Karen Raati and together they had four boys. He built their home in Anoka, MN....
Patricia "Patti" Joy (Bliven) Goralski
Aug 3, 2023
Patricia “Patti” Joy Goralski, 76, of Balsam Lake, WI, passed away at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, Minnesota with her loving family at her side and her last wish of seeing all her children and grandchildren fulfilled.
Patti was born on June 1, 1947, in Spooner, Wisconsin, the daughter of Floyd and Leone Bliven. Patti spent many summers...
Leroy J. Booth
Aug 2, 2023
Leroy J. Booth, 95, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Eagle Ridge Senior Living in Osceola, Wisconsin with loving family at his side. Leroy was born on August 24, 1927, in Polk County, Wisconsin, the son of George and Nellie Booth.
Leroy married Marjorie Johnson in 1947. Leroy and Marjorie had 11 children together before...
Mitchell Thomas Fowler
Aug 1, 2023
Mitchell Thomas Fowler, 43, of Luck, Wisconsin, Round Lake Community passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Mitchell was born on June 13, 1980, in Amery, Wisconsin, the son of Diane and Steven Fowler.
Mitchell leaves to celebrate his memory: Father, Steven Fowler, Mother, Diane Fowler, Life Partner, Amanda Merrill, children: LaKeeesha Merrill,...
Sandra "Sandy" Arlene (Lehman) Measner
Jul 30, 2023
Sandra Arlene Measner, age 62, passed away suddenly on July 30, 2023, in Amery, Wisconsin.
Sandy was born to Eleanor and Robert Lehman on May 1, 1961, in St Croix Falls Wisconsin.
Sandy attended and graduated from Luck High School. She was active in her church, Zion Luthern Church Trade Lake. She enjoyed spending time...
Phillip J. Quagon
Jul 29, 2023
Phillip J. Quagon, age 56, passed away on July 29, 2023, in Duluth, Minnesota.
Phillip was born to Josephine Cadotte and Pete Quagon on June 8, 1967, in Hayward, Wisconsin.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Josephine Cadotte and Pete Quagon, grandmother, Veronica Bedausky, and brother, James Quagon, as well as many aunts...
Scot Jeffrie Chandler
Jul 28, 2023
Scot Jeffrie Chandler, age 67, passed away peacefully in his home with his loving family by his side on July 28, 2023, in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.
Scot was born to Sallie and Harold Chandler on January 30, 1956, in Portland, Oregon.
Scot enjoyed car racing, spending time out on his boat, and going camping with...
Cody John Ince
Jul 15, 2023
Cody John Ince, 23, passed away unexpectedly at his home near Grantsburg, Wisconsin on Saturday, July 15, 2023. Cody was born on December 18, 1999, in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin to Tammy and Marty Ince.
Cody leaves to celebrate his memory, his fiancé, Olivia Tucker, and hunting dog, Hawk, Grantsburg, WI; his mother and father, Tammy and...

Shirley A. (Phelps) Eisen
Jul 10, 2023
Shirley A. Eisen, 81, of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, passed away on Monday, July 10, 2023, at the Amery Memory Care Home. Shirley was born on August 11, 1941, to Reuben and Eva Phelps in Wasioja, Minnesota.
Shirley leaves to celebrate her memory: her sons, Jim (Suzanne) McKeig, Cottage Grove, MN; and Gene Eisen, St. Croix Falls,...
Pastor Rod Edward Wetzig
Jul 7, 2023
Rod (Rodney) Edward Wetzig, age 77, passed into the arms of the Jesus he loved so much on July 7th, following a 3-month struggle with a brain infection. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, August 17. Visitation is from noon to 2:00, with the service at 2:00 pm at Apple River Community Church, Highway 8,...
Rebecca "Becky" Jean (Ruhnke) Zahler
Jul 6, 2023
Rebecca "Becky" Jean Zahler, 60, passed away on July 6, 2023, at Amery Hospital. She was born on August 13, 1962, to Suzanne and Ronald Ruhnke in Cloquet, MN.
Becky was a devoted wife and mother of six who excelled as a homemaker. One of her favorite hobbies was cross-stitch and she created many wonderful projects for...
Jeffrey Alan Backes
Jul 1, 2023
Jeffrey A. Backes, 54, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin passed peacefully into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 1, 2023, surrounded by family.
Jeff was born August 8, 1968, in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin to the late Everett and Marylin (Eveland) Backes. He was the oldest son of their 6 boys and was welcomed by...
Lisa M. (Rivard) Stevens
Jul 1, 2023
Lisa M. Stevens, 51, of Luck, Wisconsin, passed away at her home on Saturday, July 1, 2023, with her family at her side. Lisa was born on January 15, 1972, to Daniel Beaman and Wanda Rivard.
A Celebration of Life is being planned at this time and the information will be released when available.
Lisa...
Ardis Lavonne (Hosmer) Bergstrand
Jun 26, 2023
Ardis LaVonne Bergstrand, 96, of Centuria, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at the Divine Nursing and Care Center in St. Croix Falls.
Bonnie Lee (Winegarden) Zbleski
Jun 22, 2023
Bonnie Lee Zbleski, 79, of Frederic, Wisconsin, passed away at her home with her loving family at her side on Thursday, June 22, 2023. Bonnie was born on July 23, 1943, in Shawano, Wisconsin, to Bud and Sally (Singer) Winegarden.
Bonnie graduated from Lincoln High, Wisconsin Rapids in 1961. In addition, she went back to school later...
Carol D. (Matz) Nelson
Jun 21, 2023
Carol D. Nelson, 86, of St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, passed away in the early hours of Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at the Christian Community Home in Osceola, Wisconsin. Carol Matz was born on December 31, 1936, in Frederic, Wisconsin, the daughter of William and Irene Matz.
Carol leaves to celebrate her memory: her husband, Kenneth Nelson of...
Iris Joan (Mcclain) Nelson
Jun 17, 2023
On Saturday, June 17, 2023, Iris J. Nelson passed away at the age of 94.
Iris was born August 29, 1928, to Richard and Jessie (Thorpe) McClain from Milltown, WI. On September 19, 1947, she married the love of her life Donald Nelson. For the majority of Iris’ life, she lived and worked on a dairy farm...
Leroy George Sierakowski
Jun 16, 2023
LeRoy George Sierakowski, 76, of Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, passed away at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota on Friday, June 16, 2023. LeRoy was born on July 29, 1946, in St. Paul, Minnesota the son of Carl and Josephine (Hook) Sierakowski.
LeRoy was born and raised in Minnesota. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the Navy....
Franklin "Frank" Wilbert Merrill
Jun 11, 2023
Franklin “Frank” Wilbert Merrill, 68, of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on Sunday, June 11, 2023, with his family at his side. Frank was born on January 29, 1955, in Amery, Wisconsin, the son of Lorraine and Wilbert Merrill.
Frank is survived by his children, Brandon Merrill, Tina Merrill (Donald Anderson), and John Merrill,...
Judith Ann (Postlewaite) Markert
May 24, 2023
Judith Ann (Postlewaite) Markert, 89, was born on August 8th, 1933, in St Paul, MN to Russell and Helen (Karpen) Postlewaite. Judith died on May 24th, 2023, after a lengthy hospice journey, at her home at The Waters of White Bear Lake. Judy is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 64 years, Dave; sister Joan; brother...